Tree Beach
TreeBeach is the most exclusive private beach resort in panama’s Caribbean coast. The project is located on a spectacular white sand beach and will offer world class hotel amenities such as a Beach Club in an artificial island with several natural pools, a solarium, a hut bar, a restaurant and much more. Every guest room in the complex offers captivating ocean views that blend with the breeze and beauty of the natural Caribbean environment.
Unit Sizes:
• 42 m² / 455 ft² hotel room
• 47 m² / 506 ft² hotel room
• 68 m² / 732 ft² hotel room
• 95 m² / 1,022 ft² luxury suite
• 130 m² / 1,399 ft² residence
• 137 m² / 1,475 ft² penthouse
• 191 m² / 2,056 ft² penthouse
• 226 m² / 2,433 ft² penthouse
• 233 m² / 2,508 ft² penthouse
Location: 55 minutes drive from Panama City with the upcoming highway.
Levels: 12
Buildings: 1
Intended Star Rating: The hotel operator will be Benchmark Hospitality. The company’s
head office is in Texas and they are leaders in managing luxury hotels and resorts and have
approved this resort with a 5-star rating.
Maintenance Fee: The maintenance fee will be included in the rental pool.
Developer: Armoniza Centralamerica, affiliate of Armoniza Worldwide.
Architect: The celebrated architect George Moreno designed the complex. Also designer of
other projects like The Point, Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Miramar Inter-Continental, Pacific Point
and more…
Construction Begins: August – September 2009
Construction Competition Date: 18 months
Real Estate Taxes: In Panama all properties completed before December 31, 2011 will
qualify for 20 years of property tax exception.
Unit Features: All units will be managed and finished with Benchmark Hospitality’s resort
quality standards. These units will be delivered bare, with furnishings supplied by the Hotel
Management Company under rental pool arrangements.
Resort Features:
• Different types of pools
• Beach Club Artificial Island
• White sand beach
• Diving Club
Amenities:
• Diving club
• Solarium
• Hut bar
• Grand hall with ocean view for receptions
• Restaurant
• Spa
Extras:
• Valet parking
• Room service
• Plentiful guest parking
The Surrounding Area: For centuries, Portobello was one of the most important trade
centers in the Americas, acting as a link between Spain and the rest of the countries in the New
Continent. From this Caribbean town where Christopher Columbus once set sail, valuable goods
and incredible treasures were shipped to the Old World. Today, Portobello pays tribute to its
name by being a reflection of the most beautiful port of the colonial age and one of the most
exotic destinations in the entire Caribbean. The Caribbean is great for its corral reef ideal for
snorkeling or diving. White sand in almost all the coast and big amounts of flora and fauna will be
found.
Within the protected park you can see part of what remains of the Camino Real, the original
overland passageway that moved supplies and riches from one ocean to another in the quickest
manner possible at the time. The Counting House in Portobelo once held and managed nearly one
third of the world’s gold during the height of the Spanish Empire, receiving all that was moved up
from South America and then loading it onto transport ships in the Caribbean Sea.
This mix of historical significance combined with beautiful beaches, coral reefs and underwater
shipwrecks for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts makes Portobelo one of Panama’s favorite
tourism destinations.
• Isla Grande
Continuing past Portobelo and driving for another 20 minutes east along the Caribbean coastline
brings you closer to another popular tourism spot in the Colon province. Getting out of the car or
bus and into a small motorboat, take the 10-minute ride out to the island and complete your
journey to Isla Grande.
This small Caribbean town has a fully equipped tourism infrastructure in place including various
hotels, restaurants and tour operators catering to both international travelers and local
Panamanians looking to escape the city. Whether you’re into surfing and snorkeling, or just taking
it easy and relaxing on a tropical island, Isla Grande has all that is required to leave you
suntanned and smiling.
• Colon Free Trade Zone
Located within the city limits of Colon is the international mega marketplace of the Colon Free
Trade Zone. A truly unique place in the world, the Free Zone offers special buying opportunities
for those looking to get the best deals possible on all the trade traffic that passes through the
Panama Canal. Second in the world only to the free zone of Hong Kong, the Colon version holds
more than 1,100 acres of warehouses packed with everything from jewelry and perfume, cars and
clothes, to motor bikes and flat-screen TVs.
You can head to the Colon Free Trade Zone to make a long awaited purchase at one of the best
prices the world has to offer. Or like many others, you can spend part of a day simply walking
around and perusing a plethora of diverse products in the shopping center that links itself to all
corners of the globe.
• Fort San Lorenzo
West of Colon, on the other side of the Panama Canal and at the mouth of the River Chagres is
Fort San Lorenzo. This naval fortress coupled with the forts of Portobelo to make up the Caribbean
defense post for the mercantile trade route of the Spanish Crown. You can still see remnants of
that history today, exploring shipwrecks hidden under the sea and viewing the structural damage
endured by the fort during battle with the English pirate Captain Henry Morgan.
In the year 1668 he and his crew ransacked both Portobelo and Fort San Lorenzo, in preparation
for his later voyage of 1671which looted and destroyed the original Panama City settlement. That
city’s remaining ruins can be seen east of the current downtown area, in what is now known as
Panama Viejo.
• Gatun Locks and the Panama Cross Isthmus Railroad
The Isthmus of Panama is the smallest piece of land that separates the Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans. The earliest transits were done on foot, but improvement and development came soon
enough. Progress came first in the form of the Trans-Continental Railroad in the mid 1800´s,
increasing the speed of the California gold rush. Later on in the early 1900´s the world witnessed
the completion of the famous Panama Canal. You too can appreciate these marvels of human
ingenuity and construction, and get the chance to see both oceans in just one day.
A visit to the Gatun Locks lets you see the great size and actual operation of the modern wonder
of the world that is the Panama Canal. You can sign up for a tour that will take you by boat
through the canal itself, or you can hop on the railroad and speed alongside the part Man/part
Mother Earth made waterway. You can marvel at both parts from inside your comfortably airconditioned
train car, viewing the gorgeous terrain that surrounds the revolutionary construction
efforts that built the Panama Canal.
• National Parks
Moving to the south, away from the Caribbean coast, we encounter lush tropical rainforest lying
on either side of the Panama Canal. Because water is the resource that makes the Panama Canal
possible, the protection of the Panama Canal Watershed area is of the utmost importance. The
majority of this land is designated as national park, aiming to conserve the environment and
strengthen the various tributaries and waterways that run into the Chagres River, ultimately
keeping the Panama Canal filled with high quality H2O.
The National Parks of Portobelo, El Chagres, Soberanía and the Summit Zoo and Botanical Garden
among others all have various trails and exhibits that allow visitors to see and appreciate the
special biodiversity of this area without damaging the natural environment.
• Barro Colorado
Of particular interest is the protected park on the island of Barro Colorado. The island was never
actually an island before 1923, but in fact came to be as a result of the completion of the dam on
the River Chagres. The dam raised water levels to form Lake Gatun and transformed Barro
Colorado from a hilltop into a small and separate entity.
Barro Colorado’s 3,750 acres are currently managed by the Smithsonian Tropical Research
Institute, which indexes and analyzes environmental conditions and the special mix of flora and
fauna that has developed over the course of Barro Colorado’s unique past.
• Indigenous Communities
Checking out an Emberá or Kuna indigenous community provides the visitor with a unique
experience that is a fun and interesting alternative to other tourism activities, and is one that can
only be found here in Panama.
Emberá Villages: In these protected jungle areas you can also find many Emberá indigenous
communities that continue to live in harmony with their tropical rainforest surroundings. Some of
these communities have taken notice of the growth of the tourism industry in Panama and
responded by opening their villages up to guests.
Visitors get to see firsthand the traditions, customs, and daily activities that make up the Emberá
culture and lifestyle. You can listen to oral presentations translated from the Emberá language
into Spanish and English. You can hear the traditional music; watch dances performed in the
native dress and learn about the uses of different local plants as medicine and for the production
of intricate artisanry. You can even taste the local food options, enjoying a full range of activities
that will stimulate all of your senses.
Kuna Islands of San Blas: Traveling a little bit further, but definitely worth the trip is a visit to the
Kuna Indigenous populations of San Blas. With their own distinct traditions, lifestyle and culture,
the Kuna Indians live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Living on the small barrier
islands of the Caribbean coast just east of Colon, and commuting daily to the mainland to farm, a
visit to see life in the San Blas Comarca is a truly unforgettable experience.
With a bit more tourism infrastructure already in place, you can reach the San Blas Islands either
by boat or plane and have a chance to explore many of the 378 islands that make up the
archipelago. Spend some time learning about the local history and culture, taking in all of the
colorful sights and sounds that emerge from a day in the life of a Kuna village.
Then hop on a boat and get the chance to relax on your own private white sand Caribbean island,
complete with palm trees and coconuts, surrounded by a calm and crystalline blue sea. Kayaking,
snorkeling, fishing and sunbathing are only a few of the activities that you can enjoy, in addition
to the meals of fresh seafood and the most stunning sunsets you will ever see.
Hotel Investment Program: The prestigious Hotel Management Company will manage the
complex as a turnkey investment product, with no personal use permitted to the investor. The
developers and the Hotel Management Company are offering, for a limited time, a very attractive
ten-year rental return guarantee. For the first four years of operation, investors will receive a net
guaranteed return of 6%, and for the subsequent six years of operation, investors will receive a
net guaranteed return of 8%. This turns out to be a annual weighted average return of 7.2%
over the ten year term!
• 42 m² / 455 ft² hotel room
• 47 m² / 506 ft² hotel room
• 68 m² / 732 ft² hotel room
• 95 m² / 1,022 ft² luxury suite
• 130 m² / 1,399 ft² residence
• 137 m² / 1,475 ft² penthouse
• 191 m² / 2,056 ft² penthouse
• 226 m² / 2,433 ft² penthouse
• 233 m² / 2,508 ft² penthouse
Location: 55 minutes drive from Panama City with the upcoming highway.
Levels: 12
Buildings: 1
Intended Star Rating: The hotel operator will be Benchmark Hospitality. The company’s
head office is in Texas and they are leaders in managing luxury hotels and resorts and have
approved this resort with a 5-star rating.
Maintenance Fee: The maintenance fee will be included in the rental pool.
Developer: Armoniza Centralamerica, affiliate of Armoniza Worldwide.
Architect: The celebrated architect George Moreno designed the complex. Also designer of
other projects like The Point, Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Miramar Inter-Continental, Pacific Point
and more…
Construction Begins: August – September 2009
Construction Competition Date: 18 months
Real Estate Taxes: In Panama all properties completed before December 31, 2011 will
qualify for 20 years of property tax exception.
Unit Features: All units will be managed and finished with Benchmark Hospitality’s resort
quality standards. These units will be delivered bare, with furnishings supplied by the Hotel
Management Company under rental pool arrangements.
Resort Features:
• Different types of pools
• Beach Club Artificial Island
• White sand beach
• Diving Club
Amenities:
• Diving club
• Solarium
• Hut bar
• Grand hall with ocean view for receptions
• Restaurant
• Spa
Extras:
• Valet parking
• Room service
• Plentiful guest parking
The Surrounding Area: For centuries, Portobello was one of the most important trade
centers in the Americas, acting as a link between Spain and the rest of the countries in the New
Continent. From this Caribbean town where Christopher Columbus once set sail, valuable goods
and incredible treasures were shipped to the Old World. Today, Portobello pays tribute to its
name by being a reflection of the most beautiful port of the colonial age and one of the most
exotic destinations in the entire Caribbean. The Caribbean is great for its corral reef ideal for
snorkeling or diving. White sand in almost all the coast and big amounts of flora and fauna will be
found.
Within the protected park you can see part of what remains of the Camino Real, the original
overland passageway that moved supplies and riches from one ocean to another in the quickest
manner possible at the time. The Counting House in Portobelo once held and managed nearly one
third of the world’s gold during the height of the Spanish Empire, receiving all that was moved up
from South America and then loading it onto transport ships in the Caribbean Sea.
This mix of historical significance combined with beautiful beaches, coral reefs and underwater
shipwrecks for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts makes Portobelo one of Panama’s favorite
tourism destinations.
• Isla Grande
Continuing past Portobelo and driving for another 20 minutes east along the Caribbean coastline
brings you closer to another popular tourism spot in the Colon province. Getting out of the car or
bus and into a small motorboat, take the 10-minute ride out to the island and complete your
journey to Isla Grande.
This small Caribbean town has a fully equipped tourism infrastructure in place including various
hotels, restaurants and tour operators catering to both international travelers and local
Panamanians looking to escape the city. Whether you’re into surfing and snorkeling, or just taking
it easy and relaxing on a tropical island, Isla Grande has all that is required to leave you
suntanned and smiling.
• Colon Free Trade Zone
Located within the city limits of Colon is the international mega marketplace of the Colon Free
Trade Zone. A truly unique place in the world, the Free Zone offers special buying opportunities
for those looking to get the best deals possible on all the trade traffic that passes through the
Panama Canal. Second in the world only to the free zone of Hong Kong, the Colon version holds
more than 1,100 acres of warehouses packed with everything from jewelry and perfume, cars and
clothes, to motor bikes and flat-screen TVs.
You can head to the Colon Free Trade Zone to make a long awaited purchase at one of the best
prices the world has to offer. Or like many others, you can spend part of a day simply walking
around and perusing a plethora of diverse products in the shopping center that links itself to all
corners of the globe.
• Fort San Lorenzo
West of Colon, on the other side of the Panama Canal and at the mouth of the River Chagres is
Fort San Lorenzo. This naval fortress coupled with the forts of Portobelo to make up the Caribbean
defense post for the mercantile trade route of the Spanish Crown. You can still see remnants of
that history today, exploring shipwrecks hidden under the sea and viewing the structural damage
endured by the fort during battle with the English pirate Captain Henry Morgan.
In the year 1668 he and his crew ransacked both Portobelo and Fort San Lorenzo, in preparation
for his later voyage of 1671which looted and destroyed the original Panama City settlement. That
city’s remaining ruins can be seen east of the current downtown area, in what is now known as
Panama Viejo.
• Gatun Locks and the Panama Cross Isthmus Railroad
The Isthmus of Panama is the smallest piece of land that separates the Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans. The earliest transits were done on foot, but improvement and development came soon
enough. Progress came first in the form of the Trans-Continental Railroad in the mid 1800´s,
increasing the speed of the California gold rush. Later on in the early 1900´s the world witnessed
the completion of the famous Panama Canal. You too can appreciate these marvels of human
ingenuity and construction, and get the chance to see both oceans in just one day.
A visit to the Gatun Locks lets you see the great size and actual operation of the modern wonder
of the world that is the Panama Canal. You can sign up for a tour that will take you by boat
through the canal itself, or you can hop on the railroad and speed alongside the part Man/part
Mother Earth made waterway. You can marvel at both parts from inside your comfortably airconditioned
train car, viewing the gorgeous terrain that surrounds the revolutionary construction
efforts that built the Panama Canal.
• National Parks
Moving to the south, away from the Caribbean coast, we encounter lush tropical rainforest lying
on either side of the Panama Canal. Because water is the resource that makes the Panama Canal
possible, the protection of the Panama Canal Watershed area is of the utmost importance. The
majority of this land is designated as national park, aiming to conserve the environment and
strengthen the various tributaries and waterways that run into the Chagres River, ultimately
keeping the Panama Canal filled with high quality H2O.
The National Parks of Portobelo, El Chagres, Soberanía and the Summit Zoo and Botanical Garden
among others all have various trails and exhibits that allow visitors to see and appreciate the
special biodiversity of this area without damaging the natural environment.
• Barro Colorado
Of particular interest is the protected park on the island of Barro Colorado. The island was never
actually an island before 1923, but in fact came to be as a result of the completion of the dam on
the River Chagres. The dam raised water levels to form Lake Gatun and transformed Barro
Colorado from a hilltop into a small and separate entity.
Barro Colorado’s 3,750 acres are currently managed by the Smithsonian Tropical Research
Institute, which indexes and analyzes environmental conditions and the special mix of flora and
fauna that has developed over the course of Barro Colorado’s unique past.
• Indigenous Communities
Checking out an Emberá or Kuna indigenous community provides the visitor with a unique
experience that is a fun and interesting alternative to other tourism activities, and is one that can
only be found here in Panama.
Emberá Villages: In these protected jungle areas you can also find many Emberá indigenous
communities that continue to live in harmony with their tropical rainforest surroundings. Some of
these communities have taken notice of the growth of the tourism industry in Panama and
responded by opening their villages up to guests.
Visitors get to see firsthand the traditions, customs, and daily activities that make up the Emberá
culture and lifestyle. You can listen to oral presentations translated from the Emberá language
into Spanish and English. You can hear the traditional music; watch dances performed in the
native dress and learn about the uses of different local plants as medicine and for the production
of intricate artisanry. You can even taste the local food options, enjoying a full range of activities
that will stimulate all of your senses.
Kuna Islands of San Blas: Traveling a little bit further, but definitely worth the trip is a visit to the
Kuna Indigenous populations of San Blas. With their own distinct traditions, lifestyle and culture,
the Kuna Indians live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Living on the small barrier
islands of the Caribbean coast just east of Colon, and commuting daily to the mainland to farm, a
visit to see life in the San Blas Comarca is a truly unforgettable experience.
With a bit more tourism infrastructure already in place, you can reach the San Blas Islands either
by boat or plane and have a chance to explore many of the 378 islands that make up the
archipelago. Spend some time learning about the local history and culture, taking in all of the
colorful sights and sounds that emerge from a day in the life of a Kuna village.
Then hop on a boat and get the chance to relax on your own private white sand Caribbean island,
complete with palm trees and coconuts, surrounded by a calm and crystalline blue sea. Kayaking,
snorkeling, fishing and sunbathing are only a few of the activities that you can enjoy, in addition
to the meals of fresh seafood and the most stunning sunsets you will ever see.
Hotel Investment Program: The prestigious Hotel Management Company will manage the
complex as a turnkey investment product, with no personal use permitted to the investor. The
developers and the Hotel Management Company are offering, for a limited time, a very attractive
ten-year rental return guarantee. For the first four years of operation, investors will receive a net
guaranteed return of 6%, and for the subsequent six years of operation, investors will receive a
net guaranteed return of 8%. This turns out to be a annual weighted average return of 7.2%
over the ten year term!
